Houghton. Thomas Stothard, 65, wasteman.
Died on March 27th, 1915, from Heart Failure due to adherent Pericardium. It is alleged that death was due to injuries received by a fall of stone on February 2nd, 1912, whilst working as a hewer.
Deceased left a widow wholly dependent.
The Committee failed to agree, and our side decided to take the case to the County Court.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/40, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1915 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)